Transportation Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Use computer-assisted engineering design software to prepare engineering plans and documents, with an emphasis on surface modeling.
• Prepare and modify design criteria, plans, specifications, reports, and opinions of probable costs.
• Coordinate design elements including roadway design, traffic engineering, environmental mitigation, structural design, and drainage design.
• Assist in establishing design-fee budgets, estimating, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
• Create and manage project schedules, prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Instruct and mentor junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Ensure project team quality system tasks are followed according to company manuals.
• Coordinate design engineering assistance during the construction phase, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.
• Coordinate with municipal and SDDOT clients to meet budget, schedule, and quality goals on smaller projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 5 to 10 years of transportation engineering experience, including roadway, highway, and interchange design.
• Proficiency in MicroStation InRoads/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Engineer in Training (EI) certification is required.
• Ability to multi-task several projects while staying on budget and schedule.
• Strong communication skills for writing reports and presenting information to clients and the public.
• Ability to travel for work-related tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• South Dakota Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one via reciprocity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Professional development assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification fees.
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities.

About the Company

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is committed to supporting employees with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. We strive to build a culture that celebrates employees and strengthens the communities we serve through impactful transportation and civil engineering projects.